Understanding Microbiological Testing Requirements for Cosmetic Product Safety
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Upcycled Seaweed-Based Emulsifier with Multifunctional Benefits
Sustainable Solutions: Unlocking the Power of Climate-compensated Traceable Shea-Derived Emollients for Enhanced Functionality
Shea is one of the most widely used natural emollients in skin care and is renowned for being kind to the skin and the planet. Shea trees grow wild in sub-Saharan Africa, helping to protect against climate change, and millions of women rely on the seasonal collection and sale of shea kernels to supplement their… Read more »
Biodegradable Doesn´t Necessarily Mean EU Compliant
Natural Hair Care Conditioning – The Next Level Approach from Symrise
Join Marta Lazaro from Symrise, who will be presenting SymFeel Quat Green®, introducing a game-changing new ingredient, from upcycled and renewable feedstock material – molasses of white beetroot from the sugar industry. By leveraging green chemical synthesis techniques and sustainable sourcing, Symrise has succeeded in creating a 100% natural derived and readily biodegradable replacer for… Read more »
An Evolution Towards Biodegradable Rheology Modifiers
To transition our products toward greater naturality, a starch-supported copolymer has been developed. The hybrid polymer brings the performance of synthetic rheology modifiers and combines it with the sustainability of the natural component. The novel ingredient has been formulated in sulfate, and sulfate-free chassis demonstrating viscoelastic behaviour equivalent to synthetic thickeners. It exhibits sustainable characteristics… Read more »
LexSolv Essential – 100% Natural Solubilisation for Preservation, Essential Oils, Fragrances & Lipophilic Actives
As brands move to natural ingredients and sustainable formulas, their formulators identified a new gap in their ingredient portfolio: natural solubilizers. Traditional solubilizers are effective but petrochemical-derived and ethoxylated, or naturally-derived, but not very effective. In some cases, the solubilizers that are effective cause preservation ingredients to lose efficacy. Inolex designed a novel 100% natural… Read more »
Structure Silk Transforming Textures to Elevate Skin Sensation
Structure® Silk is Nouryon’s latest bio-based and readily biodegradable multifunctional rheology modifier, texturizer and film-former for skin care, hair care, and hair styling emulsions and aqueous formulations. It is cold water processible and has unique performance attributes whereby it builds viscosity while creating a differentiated texture. The result is a bright and glossy formulation with a… Read more »
